USF Microcredentials
AI Whisperer: A Microcourse in Crafting Prompts
Boost your productivity with generative AI in this free, fully online, self-paced hands-on workshop offered through the 抖阴短视频鈥檚 new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing, the first college of its kind in Florida and a national leader in ethical, interdisciplinary innovation. Designed and taught by expert USF faculty, this microcourse makes generative AI approachable and practical. You will learn how to choose the right tools, craft effective prompts, and create high-quality outputs such as reports, presentations, and visuals with speed and confidence. Step-by-step demonstrations, interactive activities, and knowledge checks ensure you build lasting skills that you can apply immediately to your work, education, or personal projects.
By the end of the course, you鈥檒l be able to:
- Identify the best AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity.AI, DALL-E, and others) for specific tasks.
- Engage in iterative, effective conversations with chat models to achieve better results.
- Rapidly create high-quality artifacts鈥攑resentations, reports, visuals鈥攖hat showcase your ideas with impact.
What You鈥檒l Gain
- Foundational Knowledge: Understand AI concepts, from Machine Learning to Generative AI.
- Practical Skills: Master prompt engineering techniques for both text and image generation.
- Professional Credibility: Option to earn a USF Digital Badge (available for $39 upon successful completion of the final assessment).
- Creative Confidence: Transform from a casual AI user to a skilled "AI Whisperer."
Designed for Learners of All Levels
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about GenAI. Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone who is curious about the possibilities of AI, this free course is perfect for you.
Please note that individuals from countries listed under U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are ineligible to participate in the course.
Digital Badge
You have the option to purchase the Credly-backed 鈥淎I Whisperer: Crafting Prompts鈥�
digital credential upon completion of all required assignments, for $39.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the badge?
Participants who successfully complete the course have the option to purchase a digital
badge. Participants submit payment via the link provided within the course and will
receive an email inviting them to accept their Credly credentials.
Is the badge a valuable asset?
The optional $39 digital badge is a way to tell your professional story with verifiable
proof. By earning and sharing digital badges, you can craft a narrative of continuous
learning and adaptability, which is increasingly attractive to employers. These badges
can showcase your accomplishments on LinkedIn, and even in your email signature and
resume.
Are there any restrictions for the badge?
Please note that individuals from countries listed under U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are ineligible to participate in the course.
I already use Canvas, do I need another login?
Yes. USF has partnered with Instructure to offer this course via Canvas Network. The
Canvas Network platform requires a registration with a unique login and password.
I signed up and started the course, but now I can鈥檛 find how to access it again. What
should I do?
You can easily access all your courses on Canvas Network through the dashboard here.
Once you鈥檙e logged in and in your student dashboard, click "Resume the Course," then
go to the "Modules" section. From there, you'll be able to pick up where you left
off.
*We strongly suggest bookmarking the course page for easy navigation.
Meet the Experts Featured in this Course
John Licato, Ph.D.
Dr. John Licato is an associate professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department of the 抖阴短视频 (USF), founder/director of the Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning (AMHR) Lab, and owner of the startup company Actualization.AI. He obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in May 2015, working under Professor Selmer Bringsjord and specializing in the computational modeling of analogical reasoning.
Tempestt Neal, Ph.D.
Dr. Tempestt Neal is an Associate Professor in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the 抖阴短视频 and the Director of the Cyber Identity and Behavior Research (CIBeR) Lab. Dr. Neal鈥檚 research focuses on human-centered cybersecurity analytics and smart sensing for person identification and multidisciplinary applications of human behavior analysis. She earned a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, a M.S. in Computer Science from Clemson University, and a B.S. in Computer Science from South Carolina State University.
Sudeep Sarkar, Ph.D.
Dr. Sudeep Sarkar is a Distinguished University Professor, and Launch Dean of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the University of South Florida, Tampa, and Co-Director of the USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence + X. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering on a University Presidential Fellowship from The Ohio State University, Columbus, and his B. Tech degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Quick Details
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Cost: Free (Option to purchase $39 badge at completion)
